Based out of North Hollywood, California, Moto Carrera (no longer in business) was a specialty shop for 2-stroke sportbikes. They were probably best known for the development of some aftermarket parts (especially for Yamaha RDs) like their rearsets and Millenium GP exhausts, but their most significant accomplishment was the creation of the “Del Mar”, a limited production run of RD350-based street trackers. 11 were built over several years.
Per the Moto Carrera About Us page, the prototype bike was named after the Del Mar Concours d’Elegance. They started the build 11 days before the show, won an award, and then created a few to sell to the public. In September of 2004, Cycle World did a story about this model and Moto Carrera claims “this was the first time a custom RD had ever been featured in the 50 year history of the magazine.” Here’s a scan of the article, which notes that this weighs just 275 pounds and produces up to 65 horsepower. Original cost was about $12,000:
This example is VIN: R5117548. The seller purchased it directly from Moto Carrera fifteen years ago. The seller has put 50 miles on this bike since ownership. There is no odometer, true mileage is unknown but is estimated to be roughly 100 since the build was completed.
Maintenance:
Fluid flush and a new battery.
Modifications:
32mm Mikuni flat slide carbs, UNI foam filters.
Custom exhaust with stacked silencers.
Saddlemen seat.
Baja Designs headlight/number plate.
Super Bike grips, Magura levers.
2002 Yamaha R1 taillight.
Moto Carrera aluminum swingarm, Works Performance Tracker shocks.
XR750-style tank and tail section.
Bates footpegs.
Drilled discs, Excel rims.
Battery tender lead.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
It is riding on Maxxis tires which have aged out.
Currently located in Greenwich, Connecticut, this Moto Carrera is offered on a Bill of Sale only. Have any Del Mar Yamaha RD350 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
Additional Information
Location
Greenwich, Connecticut
Year
1974
Make
Moto Carerra
Model
Del Mar Special
Mileage
True Mileage Unknown
VIN
R5117548
Title
Bill of Sale Only
Title State/Country
N/A
Private Party/Dealership
Private Party
Additional Charges
No
Total Bids Placed: 24
Auction has ended.
Auction expired without reaching reserve price.
Highest bidder was: d******o
After the auction ended, the seller accepted an offer of $9,630 including buyer fees.
Bidder Name
Bidding Time
Bid
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d******o
June 29, 2022 12:58 pm PDT
$8,859
j*********x
June 29, 2022 12:58 pm PDT
$8,759
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j*********x
June 29, 2022 12:38 pm PDT
$6,602
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t*********s
June 29, 2022 12:38 pm PDT
$6,502
j*********x
June 29, 2022 12:36 pm PDT
$6,101
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t*********s
June 29, 2022 12:36 pm PDT
$6,001
j*********x
June 29, 2022 12:35 pm PDT
$5,750
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t*********s
June 29, 2022 12:35 pm PDT
$5,650
j*********x
June 29, 2022 8:44 am PDT
$5,200
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m********1
June 29, 2022 8:44 am PDT
$5,100
j*********x
June 29, 2022 8:02 am PDT
$4,000
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s*********s
June 29, 2022 8:02 am PDT
$3,900
j*********x
June 29, 2022 8:02 am PDT
$3,800
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s*********s
June 29, 2022 8:02 am PDT
$3,700
j*********x
June 29, 2022 8:01 am PDT
$3,600
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s*********s
June 29, 2022 8:01 am PDT
$3,500
j*********x
June 29, 2022 8:01 am PDT
$3,400
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s*********s
June 29, 2022 8:01 am PDT
$3,300
j*********x
June 28, 2022 7:36 am PDT
$3,200
a*****t
June 25, 2022 11:01 pm PDT
$3,100
j**********e
June 25, 2022 11:01 pm PDT
$3,000
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j**********e
June 23, 2022 8:48 am PDT
$2,600
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